Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Introduction
The British Business Group Bangladesh ("BBG", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information that you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage with our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Contact information such as your name, company, job title, email address, and phone number when you submit an enquiry, apply for membership, or register for an event.
- Membership information including company details, UK ownership status, business sector, and correspondence related to your membership.
- Event information such as attendance records, dietary preferences, and photographs taken at BBG events.
- Technical information including IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and pages visited on our website.
- Communications you send to us by email, post, or through our website contact forms.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Processing membership applications and managing member accounts.
- Organising and administering events, meetings, and networking activities.
- Responding to enquiries and providing information about our services.
- Sending newsletters, event invitations, and updates relevant to UK-Bangladesh business.
- Improving our website, services, and member experience.
- Complying with legal, regulatory, and reporting obligations.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal information on the basis of your consent, the performance of a contract (such as your membership agreement), our legitimate interests in operating the BBG, and where required to comply with legal obligations.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, administering events, or delivering services to members. These partners are required to handle your information securely and only for the purposes we specify. We may also share information with the British High Commission or relevant authorities where necessary and lawful.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, measure site usage, and improve performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as it is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, to meet our contractual obligations to members, and to comply with applicable laws. When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymised.
Security
We apply reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted over the internet.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Request that we delete your personal information where there is no lawful reason to retain it.
- Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
- Withdraw your consent to marketing communications at any time.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us via the details on our contact page.